Municipal Texas

City of San Marcos - (TX)

27min
SAIDI 2023
0.19
SAIFI 2023
25,723
Customers

What This Utility Data Tells You

City of San Marcos - (TX) is a municipally-owned utility operating in Texas under EIA identifier 28978. It reports service to approximately 25,723 customer accounts and generated about $0.07 billion in annual electric revenue, with a service footprint spanning 2 ZIP codes. As a municipal utility, it is typically governed by a local board or city council and is exempt from federal income tax.

In 2023, the average City of San Marcos - (TX) customer experienced 26.7 minutes of power interruptions — a metric called SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index). That places this utility well below the 120–180 minute national benchmark, signaling strong grid hardening and fast restoration practices. SAIFI — the average number of outage events per customer — was 0.19 for the same period, so customers statistically faced roughly 0 distinct interruptions that year.

The EIA dataset includes 4 years of continuous reporting (2020–2023) for City of San Marcos - (TX), which lets you see whether reliability is trending up or down rather than judging from a single snapshot. SAIDI has improved from 27.6 to 26.7 minutes over that window — a meaningful direction for prospective customers and regulators watching capital investment outcomes. All figures on this page come directly from EIA Form 861, the federal annual electric power industry survey, with service territory ZIPs sourced from OpenEI — you can cross-reference them with your own utility bill or use them when comparing providers before relocating.

SAIDI

27 min per year

Average outage minutes (2023)

SAIFI

0.19 interruptions/yr

Outage frequency (2023)

Customers

25,723

Served in Texas

SAIDI vs. National Average (180 min) 6.7%

27 minutes per customer per year

City of San Marcos - (TX) SAIDI

Minutes without power per year (2023)

27 SAIDI27 SAIDINat. avg 120120SAIDI27SAIDI

Excellent

Reliability Trend (2020–2023)

Year SAIDI (min) SAIDI nMED SAIFI Customers
2020 27.6 0.318 25,215
2021 269.5 2.244 25,482
2022 19.1 0.210 25,742
2023 26.7 0.192 25,995

SAIDI nMED = SAIDI without major event days. Source: EIA Form 861.

Service Area

City of San Marcos - (TX) serves 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

7866678667

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is City of San Marcos - (TX)?

City of San Marcos - (TX) had a SAIDI of 26.7 minutes in 2023, meaning the average customer experienced about 27 minutes of outages that year. This is below the national average, indicating above-average reliability.

What type of utility is City of San Marcos - (TX)?

City of San Marcos - (TX) is classified as a Municipal serving Texas. Municipal utilities are owned and operated by local governments.

What does SAIDI mean for City of San Marcos - (TX)?

SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) measures the average total minutes per year that a customer of City of San Marcos - (TX) experiences power outages. A lower SAIDI indicates better reliability. The national average is roughly 120-180 minutes per year, so comparing City of San Marcos - (TX)'s SAIDI to that benchmark shows whether this utility is above or below average.

How many customers does City of San Marcos - (TX) serve?

City of San Marcos - (TX) serves approximately 25,723 customers in Texas. Customer count can affect reliability metrics because larger utilities may face different infrastructure challenges compared to smaller ones.

How has City of San Marcos - (TX)'s reliability changed over time?

City of San Marcos - (TX) has 4 years of reliability data (2020-2023). SAIDI has remained relatively stable over this period. Review the trend table above for year-by-year detail.

What is SAIDI without major event days?

SAIDI "without major event days" (SAIDI nMED) excludes outages caused by hurricanes, ice storms, and other catastrophic weather events. It better reflects day-to-day infrastructure reliability rather than vulnerability to extreme weather. Both standard SAIDI and SAIDI nMED are shown in the reliability trend table above.

Utility Profile

Type
Municipal
State
Texas
Customers
25,723
Annual Revenue
$0.07B
EIA ID
28978
Data Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Form 861 annual electric power industry survey. ZIP service territory from OpenEI.
Data sourced from official EIA reliability statistics and OpenEI utility rate database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainUtility Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Form 861. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.